Drones are transforming urban management! Join our UNDP SDG Local Action webinar on 28 Aug 2024, featuring Freetown and Dublin. Discover how cities use drones to map reforestation and enhance public services. #UrbanInnovation #SDG #UrbanTech Register 👉sdglocalaction.org/webinar-drones…

Air quality monitoring is critical in managing #airpollution, yet many countries struggle with technical and financial barriers. Our latest blog with NEA highlights the potential of low-cost sensors (LCS) as a more accessible alternative: go.undp.org/4bh

Less than 1/3 of countries we surveyed with UN Environment Programme and Global Health Visions have implemented #AirQuality monitoring networks or management strategies. Low-cost sensors can help - equipping countries with local air quality data for less, writes UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development bit.ly/3T08kRM

Join us this Friday, Aug 30 for the #MeettheToshikas Africa Ecosystem & Startup Showcase live from Tokyo🇯🇵! We will dive into the ecosystems in 🇿🇲🇦🇴 & 🇿🇦, and learn Africa-Japan investment opps ⏲️9h-12h SAST More info on go.undp.org/4RD Register @ bit.ly/MTT-TokyoEvent…

🌥 Working on #AirQualityMonitoring solutions? We want to collaborate! UNDP Tech, Innovation and Sustainable Development, in partnership with MSE Singapore and Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore, are looking for low-cost and scalable solutions for hyperlocal #airquality data Submit your proposals by 13 September 👉 go.undp.org/4aB

A #DigitalFutureForAll is Sustainable, leveraging digital tech to protect the environment and preserve our planet. What is your vision of a digital future for all? Share it with us: bit.ly/3Xd5hIh #OurCommonFuture #GlobalGoals

🌱 Food systems face challenges, threatening #foodsecurity worldwide. 🤖 Innovative novel #agrifoodtech like biofertilizers, IoT, and AI boost farm efficiency and productivity and are key to advancing the #SDGs. 👉 Learn more in our latest article: go.undp.org/4PM

Today in #DataThursdays I highlighted how to leverage data & AI & to support countries w/ data-driven policies: ➡️Strengthen infrastructure & policies to use data for advancing renewable projects ➡️Integrate socio-economic factors into energy models 👉 data.undp.org/energy

Smarter and Inclusive Cities course launches on Sept 3 & you're welcome to join! 🌆 It aims aims to bring innovative skills & opportunities to support local economic development of municipalities in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova & Ukraine. 👉 bit.ly/3X4vxDE

💰 What makes Central Bank Digital Currencies successful? 📲 It’s not just #innovation – but also adoption! Discover the design factors that determine how #CBDCs can thrive and promote #financialinclusion. 🔗 Read more in our blog with Heng Wang王衡: go.undp.org/cbdcfi2

SAVE THE DATE A #DigitalFutureForAll is within our reach. Join us for #SDGdigital, where UN Development, Int’l Telecommunication Union & partners, will demonstrate how digital technologies can support a more sustainable and inclusive future: #UNGA United Nations Envoy on Technology undp.org/digital/sdgdig…

⏰ One week left before submissions close! If you are working on easy-to-use #airquality monitoring toolkits, we want to collaborate and implement them in secondary cities 🏘️ Submit your proposals by 13 September ➡️ go.undp.org/4aB

⛅ Join our global effort against #AirPollution! 📍 Learn how we can leverage low-cost sensor solutions for hyperlocal #airquality monitoring in our latest blog, and let us know if you're an innovator working on such solutions! undp.org/policy-centre/…

"By remembering that citizens are more than customers, we can build digital systems that don't just deliver services efficiently, but nurture the very foundations of democratic society." More 👇 in our latest blog on our #digital work in the #Pacific. undp.org/pacific/blog/c…

Did you know❓UN Development & NBC CAMBODIA are piloting the Universal Trusted Credentials (UTC) Initiative, aiming to enhance #financialinclusion for #MSMEs. Today, we held the second working group meeting to discuss the #Cambodia UTC Framework & review the progress of the #UTC Platform.

From venture building to tackling water, energy and gender challenges, our #DeepTechSeries explores the ways that we can leverage novel #technologies for a #sustainablefuture 🌱 Access our blogs on #deeptech here: go.undp.org/4yq

How can we build #smartercities that are designed for people? Revisit our event at the #WorldCitiesSummit through the thread 🧵 below and watch the full replay 📺 here: youtu.be/ESbmsC3lmeU?si… Rohan Samarajiva Angel Hsu Simon Chesterman 陈西文 LIRNEasia Data-Driven EnviroLab SDG Local Action

Digital tech is transforming democracy - boosting participation but also spreading disinformation and exclusion. As AI grows, we need strong safeguards to keep democracy thriving. See how UN Development is working towards a future where tech works for all. go.undp.org/ooQ

Transforming global supply chains & scaling industries like electric mobility demands a 6x increase in critical minerals by 2040. Learn how technology-sharing frameworks & climate finance can empower developing nations to lead a Just Energy Transition 👉 bit.ly/JET-Bulletin

💡The thoughtful design of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) is essential for secure, accessible, and low-cost digital payments. 🌐 Curious how it all works? Join Heng Wang王衡 in exploring #CBDC design from a user’s perspective: go.undp.org/cbdcfi2